Biodiversity Flashcard

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What is biodiversity?

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The variability among living organisms on Earth

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How does biodiversity affect ecosystems?

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It maintains healthy ecosystems

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Why is a diverse ecosystem more resilient?

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It is more likely to recover from environmental changes.

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Which of the following is a measure of biodiversity that refers to the total number of species within an area? Genetic Diversity, Species Richness, Endemic Species, Ecosystem Diversity

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Species Richness

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What does genetic diversity refer to in the context of biodiversity?

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Total variety of genes within a single species

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Which term describes species that occur in a specific area and nowhere else in the world?

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Endemic Species

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What does ecosystem diversity measure in a region?

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Total number of ecosystems

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Where does biodiversity increase closer to?

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Equator

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What is one reason biodiversity increases near the equator? Options: Less sunlight, More direct sunlight, Less precipitation, Fewer water sources

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More direct sunlight

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Which of the following is a characteristic of mountainous regions that supports biodiversity? Uniform climate, Same altitude, Different climates in smaller regions, Lack of water sources

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Different climates in smaller regions